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Performs as Electrical Engineer as defined by directives and policies, for electrical engineering related construction projects.

Prepares criteria, scopes of work, prepares engineered designs, plans, specifications and final construction cost estimates.

Evaluates project data to insure that completed construction will provide a properly operating facility with a minimum of operational and maintenance cost, and verifies incorporation of proven design criteria.

Responsible to provide technical staff assistance, guidance and surveillance on all electrical engineering aspects for Directorate of Public Works programs.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

This position requires a valid driver's license.

This position requires you to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This position requires incumbent to work in confined space areas and around hazardous materials.

This position requires incumbent to work outside and inside in heat, cold, excessive humidity, excessive dampness or chilling weather and work alone and closely with others.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is available.

Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing electrical engineering designs, plans, and specifications for construction projects, developing construction cost estimates for electrical systems, developing construction cost estimates and scopes of work for electrical system, and conducting facility electrical inspections.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.

This is a(n) 18 - Engineer Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.

Student loan repayment may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) will not be authorized.

Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.